Aldabra Fody vs Bates's Weaver
Foudia aldabrana compared with Ploceus batesi
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Aldabra Fody | Bates's Weaver |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Foudia aldabrana | Ploceus batesi |
| Order | Passeriformes | Passeriformes |
| Family | Ploceidae | Ploceidae |
| Conservation Status | Endangered | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 15.4 cm (6.1 in) | 14.5 cm (5.7 in) |
| Weight | 24.125 g (0.85 oz) | 26.6 g (0.94 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-4 | -- |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Endangered
Aldabra Fody
Endangered
Bates's Weaver
About These Birds
Aldabra Fody
The Aldabra Fody is an endangered weaver bird weighing about 24 g with a wingspan near 15 cm, endemic to Aldabra Atoll in the Seychelles. It inhabits scrub and woodland on the atoll, feeding on seeds and insects, and is threatened by introduced predators and a small population size.
Bates's Weaver
Bates's Weaver is a rare, critically endangered weaver bird restricted to a small area of lowland forest in southern Cameroon. Males have a black head and yellow underparts with dark streaking on the back. As an Endangered species, it is threatened by ongoing deforestation and habitat loss in its extremely limited range.